Fashion Island is a higher end outdoor mall with some interesting shops and an amazing food court…read more The grounds are beautiful, and it can be fun to just walk around and check everything out. If you have young children, the koi pond with its giant koi fishing can be a huge hit, as there are stepping stones through the middle of the pond and the layout is just gorgeous. There are also several quite amazing water fountains that they'll love running around. Plus it can even give you an excuse to do so! Not to mention, there are numerous stores to visit, including a legendary three or four-story Restoration Hardware with ocean views, an Apple store, tons of boutique clothing shops, Nordstroms, and a few places to enjoy lunch. There is also a PF Chang's with ocean views. Don't forget the amazing gelato place either! It moved from its old location so check the map. It's still there. Service-wise, this is higher end so you can expect decent service wherever you're at. Overall five stars. This is an OC institution.

Update on HUGE cockroach infestation at Fashion Island (FI), Newport Beach…read more Went to FI this 2026 summer and after three summers, I am happy to report the cockroaches are gone. The Irvine company that owns and runs FI never responded to my emails requesting they rid their sewers of the infestation but finally they have acted and now, FI is clean and cockroach free. Hope it stays that way because it was so tragic to experience such a traumatic event year after year. Now they must act and remove the rats scurrying around between Lululemon and Macys. Rats are easier to eliminate than cockroaches but shame on FI for allowing rats to roam freely. Rats are so gross!!!

Pleasant medium-sized shopping plaza. I was fascinated by the existence of the Engine Ear Toys…read morestore here and thought to check it out. I left disappointed that it was more of a general toy store than a store specifically catered to enhancing kids' STEM aptitude. I like that the Newport Coast Shopping Center has a grocery store, a pilates studio, and a huge parking lot here. I also appreciate its proximity to the other Center. Boy, was their parking lot PACKED during my visit.

This place had everything for all kinds of shopping. I was tickled at going to 'Pavillions' whuch…read moreis an upscale Safeway. Lol! The difference was the parking lot! It was filled with Bentleys, Rolls Royces, Maybach's, McLaren's, Tesla's, occasional Mercedes and BMW. It was a car lovers dream. The store wasn't too bad either :)

The center is great. My complaint is about the parking. Pulled up on a Friday evening to do a…read morereturn at Banana Republic. The parking lot was full with an army of cars circling looking for a spot. Javier's has about 100 spots roped off for their valet. I ended up having to pay the valet fee just to go shop. Won't be doing that again. I suppose a mid day weekday is the way to go but I'm soured on the whole place now.

Was sitting with a friend outside a restaurant in the evening when it was dark and couldn't believe…read morehow many rats ran from one bush to another. Not afraid of us. Can't imagine what it is like when people aren't around. Otherwise a good center but not sure I will sit outside anymore. Do love the Trader Joe's.

South Coast Plaza is my favorite mall in SoCal! There's such a great variety of stores, from…read moreeveryday shopping to luxury brands, and you can easily spend hours here. The location is also a huge plus, with several other great shopping centers nearby, so you have even more options without having to go far. Definitely one of my go-to shopping destinations whenever I'm in the area!

My childhood consists of memories at south coast plaza. But today has very much changed my views…read moreabout this upscale mall. I might never return after the treatment my fiance and I received. It was over 100 degrees today and we wanted to walk our little corgi around the mall because it was too hot to be walking our dog outside. Walking outside in that weather or even anything over 80 degrees is dangerous to dogs, they can have heat strokes or severe burns on their paws. We never had problems walking our pup at indoor malls. On many occasions coming here to do errands I would see others bring their pups, so today I brought mine with my fiancé to go shopping and spend family time together. Our dog is small and well behaved, he doesn't bark and if he does it's usually because he's super excited. Sales associates and kids we passed by loved him and petted him. He was being a good boy. However, we were told to leave the property by atleast 4 security guards, all within 5 minutes! So ridiculous. Even as we were leaving we kept getting stopped by one asking us to leave. I don't understand the harshness of these guards, do they not know it's literally scorching outside? I get dogs are not allowed here but I've seen many times people bring their dogs. Why target us? I'm not sure what the problem is with these security guards. There are other things to be worrying about. Real unprofessional for a "upscale" mall,

Lido Marina Village is a waterside shopping and dining center with high-end retail shops. I…read morerecently came here to check out a pop-up market event in December 2025. [Parking]: There's a designated parking structure for the village. The rate is $10.00 for the first hour, $2.50 each 15 minutes, and $50.00 daily max. Visitors can get a complimentary all day self-parking when spending $250 or more at any of retail merchants within the village - just show receipt(s) totaling $250 or more to the parking attendant. Complimentary 1 hour self-parking with validation with any tenant listed in the Lido Marina Village's directory. [IMPORTANT SPECIAL NOTE]: Herst Coffee Roasters does NOT validate the parking ticket! Only the following dine & drink places validate: Circle Hook, La La Land Kind Cafe (coming soon), Lido Bottle Works, Malibu Farm, Nobu, Skal Pizza, and Zinque. Basically there's no easy "affordable" way to get your ticket validated except for one tip. [PARKING TIP]: I was able to get a free validation at Malibu Farm Lido Home Collection. I simply walked up to the cashier counter and said that I need ticket validation & cashier validated my ticket without asking for any receipts. [Experience]: The village has a nice shoreline view. Check the event page on their website for live music on the Lido Deck performance, floral workshops, etc. [Conclusion]: If I compare this village to other high-end shopping centers in LA/Orange County, then I think retail shop options are pretty mediocre (I like 2ND & PCH a lot better). Good spot to take Instagrammable pictures, but expect doing mostly window shopping than actual shopping at this village.

Lido Marina Village is a delightful waterfront destination that blends chic boutiques, great…read morerestaurants, and beautiful views. The charming atmosphere makes it perfect for a leisurely stroll, shopping, or enjoying a meal by the water. Parking can be tricky, especially on weekends, since the area gets busy. There are metered spots and some paid parking near Nobu if you drive into the smaller side streets, you may get lucky there. Once you're in, there's so much to enjoy: unique shops, coffee spots, beauty salons, and a wide variety of restaurants. Live music is often hosted right outside Nobu and Zinqué, with plenty of seating and a wonderful waterfront backdrop. Overall, it's a must-visit in Newport Beach for both locals and visitors.

This is a cute shopping center in Newport Coast and I love Gelsons so I'll give it a 4 star review…read morefor the overall vibe. It's diagonal to Rogers Gardens so if you need to go shopping at Gelson's beforehand, you should definitely check it out! If you have a dog or cat, they have a super swanky pet store! There's a nice clothing store too!

From the owner: Located at 1610 - 1666 San Miguel Dr in Newport Beach, Harbor View Shopping Center offers a blend…read moreof convenience and charm, featuring a variety of retail shops and dining options. Its location near residential neighborhoods makes it a favorite spot for locals.

A well-kept shopping center! While having a few banks, like Chase, there's some good restaurants,…read moreas well. Ralph's is out and Whole Foods is coming to Westcliff Plaza, I've heard. While there's somewhat ample parking, it can be an issue during peak times. With the choices of restaurants it offers, I feel that there is something for everyone, here! In my opinion, this is another basic shopping center. Overall, I had a pleasant experience! I would return whenever I'm in the area.

The parking situation here is terrible! Omg, it's unbelievable. As soon as the businesses open,…read morethe parking lot gets filled and there are security people standing in the lot and asking you where you are going and if they don't like your answer, they tell you that you can't park there. I started parking across the street in the residential area because of this! There are medical businesses, restaurants, coffee, a workout business, and a nail salon to name a few. The building itself is a new, more modern type of place. It's not my favorite place due to the parking and cold modern look of the inside of the building. Very industrial feel, no originality.

Why haven't we been here before?? Great selections- can't wait to come back and try other options…read more We tried London chippy - check out my review on their page!! Amazing! Next time Doner place. Great idea to have this marketplace - can't even tell what's inside - or that there's an inside- if you don't know. Check it out!!

This shopping center is easy to miss. You have to make a U turn on Bayswater and it's a little…read moretricky. The only good places are Flower Child and Eddie Vee's. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

always dirty tables. no one who can clean the place. disgusting eating here. I always come here for…read morelunch or dinner and all tables are dirty. The floor full of garbage and never seen empl cleaning the place. Such a disgusting spot. Food is good. Place is garb.

4 years since my last review, so time for an upgrade! For me, the Irvine Spectrum is a planned trip…read moreas it's about a 30-minute drive each way. The important thing to know is that if you come during the holidays or on a weekend, it will be busy. The good thing is, as long as you don't mind parking on the very upper levels and walking a bit, I've always been able to find parking. But if you don't like walking at all, this probably isn't the center for you, and there's a lot of walking if you want to explore everything! What I love about this center is that you have everything from Nordstrom to Target, literally! You can find some very unique restaurants, along with typical chains, so there's something for everyone. We'll occasionally see a movie here as well, but that's another review. What impresses me the most is how well-maintained and clean everything is. Even the elevators in the parking garages are graffiti-free, which is very unusual. Now, not all the locations have maintained their interiors as well, but that's on them and not the Irvine Spectrum. My favorite time to come is still in December. We've always found the night atmosphere to have a lot of great energy. And yes, there are a lot of teens who hang around and have loud fun; they're harmless and add to the energy.

I think this is a great place for shopping and a good experience…read more There is plenty of parking and several parking structures in addition to uncovered parking. It is free parking which is nice and that is a good value. There are several shops, restaurants, Target, Apple store, cheesecake factory, a comedy club, a movie theater, a ferris wheel and much more. Some of the shops are more high end, so expensive. It is usually very crowded and it seems like everyone in OC is there on the weekends. I haven't really dealt with any of the mall staff, so can't talk about their service but I do see some of them cleaning pretty regularly, so that is good. There are a few bathrooms scattered around the mall, that are not in the restaurants. There are some nice water fountains too. It is a pretty large open air mall, hopefully you plan your shopping experience out well, otherwise prepare to walk a lot. Enjoy the photos.